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About us  At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team – you are a key player in shaping our future.   At Davy, you are the difference.     Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.   Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.   Requirements About the role  An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Training & Competence Manager in our Belfast office. As a Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting delivery across the organisation by helping teams translate business process into clear technical standards and procedures as part of our policy implementation programme. The role will also provide an opportunity to identify process gaps, highlight areas for improved governance and efficiency, while translating these areas into business requirements. This is a business-facing role suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple departments, engaging with stakeholders, and enhancing business processes. In the role, the successful candidate will:  The successful candidate will be a collaborative leader with a strong quality mindset, capable of taking ownership of testing across multiple initiatives while driving continuous improvement in quality practices. They will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to ensure quality is embedded throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).  In the role, the successful candidate will:  Training & Competence Framework Drive continuous improvement in advice quality by identifying best practice, enhancing adviser capability and supporting the consistent delivery of excellent client outcomes. Maintain and continuously enhance the firm's Training & Competence Scheme. Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practice. Conduct regular reviews of T&C policies, procedures and competency standards. Recommend improvements to training and assessment methodologies. Competency Assessment & Supervision Oversee the assessment and sign-off of competent advisers and certified staff. Identify skills and knowledge gaps and implement development plans. Ensure appropriate supervision arrangements are in place for trainees and newly appointed advisers. Conduct competence assessments through:   o    File reviews o    Observation sessions o    Client meeting reviews o    Knowledge testing o    Behavioural assessments Regulatory & Certification Oversight Monitor compliance with applicable certification and conduct requirements. Ensure all regulated individuals maintain required qualifications and professional standards. Oversee annual fitness and propriety assessments. Manage annual competence sign-off processes. Management Information and Reporting Produce monthly and quarterly T&C reporting. Present competency trends and risk indicators to senior management committees. Monitor: o    Adviser competency status o    CPD completion o    File review scores o    Quality assurance outcomes o    Regulatory trai